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29 June 2026
In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.
This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions
11 June 2026
No one will be without water.
27 May 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech
The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.
22 May 2026
The City of Cape Town will publish amendments to its tabled Budget 2026/27 for public comment
20 May 2026
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to Cosatu’s criticism of the City’s Constitutional Court bid to invalidate the Public Procurement Act
01 May 2026
Team Cape Town, let’s continue to save water even though recent rains increased dam levels by 2,4% since last week. Saving water helps keep Cape Town’s dams fuller for longer.
30 April 2026
It remains my firm belief that Cape Town cannot truly work unless it works for everyone
29 April 2026
The City has allocated approximately R1,1 billion to the first phase of the programme
22 April 2026
Rain or no rain, Team Cape Town, we need to work together to save water
31 March 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech
Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision
25 March 2026
The City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme officially launches in April, following the appointment of a contractor to replace about 83 000 mechanical water meters with smart, modern metering technology
05 March 2026
The City reminds customers that it would never approach a customer via WhatsApp about payments
22 December 2025
MAYORAL MINUTE 2025
02 December 2025
Residents are reminded to be alert and aware of scammers posing as City Water and Sanitation staff soliciting payment from customers to avoid supposed water restrictions/disconnections
27 November 2025
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says more state-subsidised houses have been handed over in Cape Town than all three Gauteng metros combined over the last five years
07 October 2025
Between July 2024 and June 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate was forced to spend more than R15,3 million to repair and replace vandalised or stolen infrastructure.
05 September 2025
Earlier this year, we set out Cape Town’s Budget of Hope
28 August 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Department warns residents about a new electricity scam and urges everyone to be vigilant of individuals posing as City officials.
13 August 2025
We are committed to assisting prepaid electricity customers take control of their electricity usage
15 July 2025
We welcome the Concourt granting direct access to hear this vital matter
28 June 2025
Households are reminded that there is some room to reduce monthly municipal service costs.
27 June 2025
Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.
26 June 2025
Cape Town’s Council has approved a number changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL)
Mayor’s Council Speech
The City’s Invested in Hope Budget for 2025/26
The amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that we will vote on today will do more than any other programme
11 June 2025
The City has wide-ranging concerns about new red tape introduced in the Bill
28 May 2025
The City of Cape Town has tabled expanded rates relief measures and other changes to the proposed
12 May 2025
Thank you to the public who attended the City’s first online public engagement on Wednesday, 7 May to hear more about the vision for the well-located proposed Green Point mixed-use development site. The open house on Wednesday, 14 May is an in-person opportunity where the same information will be shared with interested and affected stakeholders.
30 April 2025
The City is looking to extend rates rebates to more property owners and pensioners.
23 April 2025
The City of Cape Town offers the lowest monthly municipal bill of South Africa’s ‘big five’ metros
14 April 2025
In line with strategic imperatives, the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s proposed budget priorities for the 2025/26 financial year
03 April 2025
Since 2023, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested R131 million to replace and relocate 42 949 water meters at business and residential properties across Cape Town
27 March 2025
“Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced a South African-record infrastructure investment of R39,7bn over three years in an address to City Council
17 January 2025
Nyakathisa and Masincedane informal settlements have received the first pilot of the high-tech Clear Enviro Loo Recirculation toilet system.
04 December 2024
The courts have repeatedly affirmed that Nersa may only approve tariffs based on detailed cost-of-supply studies
24 November 2024
The City of Cape Town strongly condemns recent incidents of intimidation, directed at staff while they are executing their duties.
22 November 2024
Construction of new eco-friendly toilets not connected to the municipal sewer reticulation system is progressing well, at Nyagatisa Informal Settlement in Macassar and Masincedane Informal Settlement in Strandfontein.
18 November 2024
The City called on Nersa to reject Eskom’s application.
07 November 2024
Residents can now get the latest updates directly from the Water and Sanitation Directorate by following the City’s WhatsApp Channel or City Alerts on X.
21 October 2024
Residents are reminded that they are able to submit their monthly water meter readings to the City of Cape Town
02 October 2024
The City currently has 526 informal settlements that receive various levels of basic services in line with national regulations.
18 September 2024
All sectional title owners are responsible for their own rates and taxes, which is billed directly to owners by the City
26 August 2024
Investing in aquifers is one of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s strategic interventions, towards introducing new water sources for the future.
16 August 2024
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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